consideration

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Careful thought about something before making a decision.

   After much consideration, I have decided to stay.

2. 2
   noun

   Something that you take into account when making a decision.

   Cost is an important consideration when choosing a school.

3. 3
   noun

   Kind and thoughtful regard for other people's needs and feelings.

   You showed no consideration for my feelings.

From Middle English consideracioun, from Old French consideracion, from Latin cōnsīderātiō. By surface analysis, consider + -ation.

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